Walmart to Cut or Relocate 1,000 Tech Roles in Global Platform Overhaul
WMT•Walmart will cut or relocate about 1,000 corporate technology roles as it shifts to a unified global tech platform, eliminating redundancies across Walmart U.S., Sam’s Club and international operations. Its e-commerce segment posted at least 19% growth to 21% of sales, fueling technical consolidations near $117–$135 and upside above $135.
1. Platform Consolidation and Job Reductions
Walmart is cutting or relocating approximately 1,000 corporate technology positions as part of its transition to a single global platform covering Walmart U.S., Sam’s Club and international units. The restructuring is designed to eliminate duplicate teams, simplify ownership and align roles to emerging tech priorities, with relocations focused on Bentonville, Arkansas, and Northern California.
2. E-commerce Sales Growth and Technical Patterns
The company’s e-commerce channel has achieved at least 19% annual growth over the past three years and now represents about 21% of total revenue, driving faster expansion in its advertising business. On the share chart, Walmart has consolidated between $117 and $135, and a decisive move above $135 could signal a continuation of the bullish trend.
